Episodios

  • Why have the rich received reparations?
    Jun 3 2025
    In conversations for the case of reparations, there has tended to be resistance to the idea of paying reparations to the families descended from enslaved people in America. In every domain involved, from the church to federal government, institutions that have profited from the industry of slavery have demonstrated resistance to outright refusal to pay pack families for their forced contribution to these institution's current wealth. But when you take a look at history, you find that when the tables were turned, and "justice" came to slave owners and those who profited from the industry of slavery, the energy and tenacity to seek reparations for their lost profits led to compliance and repayment. In this episode of the Unsilent Church Podcast we talk about this, along with the ways those reparations have funded modern landmarks, uncovering the inconsistency embedded in the arguments against reparations. We talk about all this and more in this episode of the Unsilent Church Podcast. Enjoy!
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    27 m
  • "Grief is a language." ft. John Onwuchekwa
    May 26 2025
    Sometimes, the dilemma with modern language is the inadequacy to accurate describe a complex, layered problem simply. Evidence of this is seen time and time again when we're faced with tragedy, and almost universally, most of us are at a "loss for words." In this episode with John O, we get the privilege to talk about a new language that every one of us needs to learn, but almost none of us know how to properly speak. Grief is an experience no one escapes, and yet, its commonly an experience we find the hardest to handle. Today, John O shares some insight on a different approach and the work he's been doing to help other navigate these pathways. We talk about this and so much more on this episode of the Unsilent Church Podcast. Enjoy!
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  • The Idolatry of Nationism
    May 6 2025
    In this episode we discuss the problem with left and right thinking and how a third way gives us better understanding.
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    24 m
  • Men are more religious than women?
    Apr 30 2025
    There's been much discussion about the crisis men in America are going through, and now it seems that men, particularly Gen Z men, are becoming more religiously affiliated. In contrast, more and more, women of the same age group, are increasingly becoming more and more unaffiliated when choosing their attachment to religious institutions. Why is that? Are men finding who they are, finding purpose and better direction in churches today? Does the church lose something significant if the emerging generation of women are choosing to no longer be affiliated? We talk about these ideas and more in this episode of the unsilent church podcast. Enjoy!
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    34 m
  • Is diversity in America dying?
    Mar 18 2025
    In a series of executive orders, the new administration has created a storm of new policies, budget cuts and big rollbacks of standing initiatives, not surprisingly including the rollback of all DEI programs throughout government agencies. Alongside those changes, many corporations lined up "Atten-hut," and removed many of the DEI line items in their budgets corporate documents. What just happened? Did a swift pen just erase decades of progress in an instant, or is there more beneath the surface. We talk about this and more in this episode of the Unsilent Church Podcast. Enjoy!
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    26 m
  • The Industry of Church
    Feb 14 2025
    By 2034, the global health and wellness market is projected to reach $9.94 trillion. If someone were to do the math, what would the global church "market" be projected to reach? You've probably never considered church to be an industry, but for centuries, people have used the gospel for capital gain. Remember, it was because of the money changers, that Jesus tied together a whip and began turning over tables in the synagogue. So then what do we make of our churches today? Have we lost the heart of sunday service, or are the lights, camera, action really necessary for today's church goer? We talk about all this and more in this episode of the Unsilent Church. Enjoy!
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    33 m
  • The Gospel of Kendrick Lamar
    Jan 28 2025
    From Big 3 to Big Me, Kendrick Lamar has established himself as an undeniable force, not just in music, but in culture. After his massive hit diss record, it was clear that there are levels in this game and according to Kendrick, he's on a level on his own. With that said, he's not been silent about his spiritual journey, citing on record thoughts he's had about what people like Lecrae and Dee1 would do understand certain circumstances in the music industry, and it's to experiences like that and others that we have a conversation around today on the Unsilent Church podcast. Enjoy.
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    38 m
  • Remember your elders ft. Greg Esser
    Dec 24 2024

    The following is some statistical data as it pertains to Maricopa County:

    • One in ten Americans aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse.
    • Women and those over the age of 80 are more likely to experience abuse as well as those with physical and health conditions. Two out of every three victims are women.
    • 90% of abusers are known to the victim and in almost 60% of elder abuse and neglect incidents, the perpetrator is a family member.
    • According to Adult Protective Services data, there were 25,468 individual reports of vulnerable adult maltreatment in fiscal year 2022 – the highest number in the past five fiscal years.
    • In 2022, there were 14,805 reports in Maricopa County. So far this year, there have been 15,987 reports Maricopa County and 30,690 in the state. You can find more data here: https://des.az.gov/APSData.
    • If you think your elderly friend or relative has been victimized, please report it to law enforcement immediately. You can call 9-1-1, or report through one of these agencies:
    • AAA Region One Senior Helpline, call or text 24/7: 602-264-2255.
    • Adult Protective Services Hotline, 7 am to 7 pm, M-F: 1-877-SOS-ADULT 1-877-767-2385
    • Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116.
    • File a report with the State of Arizona online
    • at https://hssazapsprod.wellsky.com/assessments/?WebIntake=1F74FCDA-C6AB-4192-9CEE-F8D20DE98850

    To report abuse please email:
    seniorabuse@aag.gov.

    Visit https://www.azag.gov/issues/elder-affairs to learn more information.

    In an emergency: 9-1-1 or the police

    Non-emergency physical abuse: (877) SOS-ADULT or (877) 767-2385 - Adult Protective Services (APS)

    (602) 264-HELP or (602) 264-4357 - Area Agency on Aging 24hr Helpline

    (844) 894-4735 or (602) 542-2124 Attorney General's TASA Helpline

    For financial exploitation: (844) 894-4735 or (602) 542-2124 Attorney General's TASA Helpline

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